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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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